*BRIDGE RE-OPENED* LA 1206; Rapides Parish
Thursday, January 06, 2022 at 7:45:25 AM
**UPDATE**

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge #840-01-0105-1 on LA 1206, is now OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC.

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Rapides Parish, LA 1206
Milepost 1.097, Bridge # 840-01-0105-1
Control Section 840-01
Recall No. 041012

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), advises the public that Bridge #840-01-0105-1 on LA 1206, over unnamed creek, will be closed to all traffic beginning January 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM for emergency repairs and will remain closed until repairs have been made. The bridge is in Rapides Parish on LA 1206 over unnamed creek and is located 1.05 miles east of the LA 115 near the Big Island Community.

Permit/Detour Section
Eastbound traffic will be detoured north on LA 115 to LA 1207 east

Westbound traffic will be detoured north on LA 1207 west to LA 115 south

Safety Reminder
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution around the construction sites and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Motorists can access the latest updates on real-time traffic and road conditions using the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region on which they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Travelers can also access this information by visiting the 511 Traveler Information Web site at www.511la.org. Additionally, you can follow the Traffic Management Center on Twitter: (@Alex Traffic). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website @ www.dotd.la.gov and the DOTD Facebook page.

Project Contact
Mr. Lance Broom, PE
Bridge Engineer
Office: (318) 561-5184
Email: Lance.Broom@la.gov

Media Contact
Ms. Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer 2
District 08: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn Parishes
Phone: (318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov